Iceland coach, Heimir Hallgrimsson hailed Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Argentina as a “big milestone” for his Iceland team and hinted the approach from the 2014 runners-up had been predictable.
Alfred Finnbogason’s scrambled equaliser, four minutes after Sergio Aguero had netted for Jorge Sampaoli’s side, earned Iceland a point at Spartak Stadium.
Argentina dominated for long periods, and Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty, as Hallgrimsson’s men held on.
“It’s a big milestone for this team, the first time we have played at the World Cup. Playing against Argentina is not the easiest game first up and to have a point in the bag is better than not,” he said.